Marale - Shahuwadi, Kolhapur

Marale is a village situated in the Shahuwadi tehsil of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahuwadi and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Kolhapur. Marale village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Marale is 567121. The village covers a total geographical area of 611 hectares and falls under the 415101 pincode. Malkapur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Marale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shahuwadi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hatkanangle Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Marale

According to the 2011 Census, Marale village had a total population of 747 people, including 371 males and 376 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.06%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 51.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Marale

Marale is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Marale

Public transport in the Marale is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vilavade, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malkapur to Marale is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kolhapur to Marale is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Marale

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Marale village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Marale

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Marale village are given below:

FAQs about Marale